After a side trip to a cave I climbed up and over Rees Saddle. A gale threatened to blow me off the track into the freezing Snowy Creek. Dart River beckoned.
Bushwalking
Rees Dart Track – day 1
The forecast predicted heavy rain. Four people cancelled before the walk began. There were only three of us on the bus. Foolishly optimistic, I know, but you have to expect some rain in New Zealand.
Rees Dart Track – Introduction
Why am I here? About a year ago I walked in Tasmania (Three Capes Track) with my two brothers and a sister. We had such […]
Bruce’s Walk – established 1931
Hey pretty darling, don’t wait up for me, Gonna be a long walk home Bruce Springsteen The stats The story The 1930’s were a time […]
Larapinta Track – days 13 and 14
Jay Creek – Simpsons Gap – Alice Springs Up at 6am, as per usual. It was damp this morning. It was bloody cold overnight. I […]
Larapinta Track – days 11 and 12
Standley Chasm – Jay Creek Day 11 is a rest day. It rained overnight, but not continuously. However, since I got up it has been […]
Larapinta Track – day 10
4/5 Junction – Standley Chasm I woke up earlier than usual this morning. There was another group that was sleeping in the shelter that got […]
Larapinta Track – day 9
Hugh Gorge – 4/5 Junction Up at 6 am, per usual. Breakfast of porridge, hot chocolate, and chocolate. Everything packed and ready to go by […]
Larapinta Track – day 8
Ellery Creek – Hugh Gorge The weather forecast was that there would be some heavy rain and possible storms, particularly on Tuesday. So we decided […]
Larapinta Track – day 7
Serpentine Gorge – Ellery Creek Up at 6 am, per usual. It took the best part of an hour to get dressed and pack up […]